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Baked Artichoke Hearts with Marinara

Published: December 9, 2021

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My Baked Artichokes Hearts with Marinara is an easy, fast holiday appetizer that is light on the calories and really tasty. Baking at a high temperature helps them get brown and crispy and that extra spray of cooking spray helps too. You can prep these ahead and leave on the baking sheet in your refrigerator until ready to bake.

I use my own marinara sauce in this recipe but you can easily substitute a store bought marinara sauce with this. Rao’s Marinara is still my recommended brand but any that you like would be just fine. These are also good with ranch dressing.

You can use the jarred, marinated artichokes in this recipe with no problems. Just don’t add the oil from the jar in this recipe. Drain them. Then, don’t use the oil called for in this recipe. The marinated artichokes are already packaged in an oil based marinade. I use the plain, canned version since I want a lighter, healthier choice but both work just fine and taste great.

I start by making my coating for the artichokes. Mix the panko, Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the artichokes from the can with the olive oil. If using the marinated artichokes in the jar, just drain.

Dredge the artichokes in the bread crumbs and then place them on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. I line my baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to make clean up a breeze. Continue until all the artichokes are coated in breadcrumbs and on the baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray to help them brown up in the oven.

Put the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 400 degrees for30 minutes until golden brown. Serve on a platter with the warm marinara sauce on the side. Grate more Parmesan on top and enjoy.